In this study, the authors investigated the effect of dimethylformamide (DMF) on liver injury of workers with exposure and occupational health surveillance plan, and the…
A common biological effect of exposure to workplace chemicals is sensory irritation. The ACGIH threshold limit values (TLVs) are developed based on data derived from…
In this study, the authors assessed malignant mesothelioma morbidity due to exposure to asbestos in a population living in districts Nova Gorica and Tolmin (49,850…
Radiation workers are constantly exposed to low background radiation, which is an occupational hazard. This continuous and prolonged exposure produces genotoxicity and cancerous condition in…
In this study, the authors compared measured concentrations of rubber process dust and rubber fume originating from different sources in the British rubber manufacturing industry.…
A recent investigation by The New York Times found that about 20% of spent United States vehicle and industrial batteries end up in Mexico, up…
In a prospective study of more than 175,000 women in the United States, those who worked a rotating schedule that included 3 or more night…
A new study, undertaken by researchers from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, includes some unexpected findings about the immune systems of smoke-inhalation patients.…
To understand the toxicity of nanoparticles, most scientists have focused on the materialsÂ’ metal cores. But now researchers have shown that the chemicals that decorate…
In a typical working week, people spend on average 5 hours and 41 minutes per day sitting at their desk and 7 hours sleeping at…
A new family of oxime compounds can cross the blood-brain barrier in mice and protect the animals from nerve gas poisoning (J. Med. Chem., DOI:…
Wood-burning stoves are a popular source of heating in many countries. However in recent years there has been much debate about the potential negative health…
Why do heavy coffee drinkers have a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a disease on the increase around the world that can lead…
In a new study, researchers have reported that the indoor air in offices is an important source of worker exposure to potentially toxic substances released…
A new study has found that nurses who worked with chemotherapy drugs or sterilising chemicals were twice as likely to have a miscarriage as their…
A new international analysis covering some 250,000 people, has found that those who eat lots of magnesium-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables, nuts and…
Iodine deficiency is a major health problem worldwide, but a new study highlights the potential downsides of too much iodine. Iodine is a mineral found…
According to the findings of a new government study, many Burmese refugee children bound for the United States may have dangerously high levels of lead…
According to a new study involving more than 11,000 adults from around the country, almost one third of Australian adults are suffering vitamin D deficiency.…
Researchers at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) have discovered that people who engage in vigorous…